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Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1887-03-12

let me seek the revelations, will yon not?
Pray walk with me returning.
81 will remember" she softly an
swered.
Sententiously the Madam uttered 1.-The
nights growing cold.
Miss Pryor, have the honor to offer
you my escort. said Taylor.
~ think, am not sure" she hesita-
tingly answered, THAT Mr.. Eldon has a
prior claim.
81 have indeed" I promptly spoke
and looked at Byrne, thinking how quick
his humor would catch the idea, could he
have comprehended how strong was my
desire to make a Pryor claim.
The ladies consulted over some plans
oftheir own for the morrow; arising, we
grouped near the chaperone in her copi-
Gus wraps, as in turn her fan and hand
kerchief fellto the ground, we gentlemen
bowling low, restored them, the lady
granting US the privilege half hating as
she turned with martial air.
At length we said goodnight, with
drawing from the group and walking
slowly down the avenue.
And soyou Weared of the diamonds,
said.
''It was rather a troublesome little
ornament"
"And with no intrinsic value?" I
queried.
"Of no intrinsic value" she replied
with gay laugh.
"Ah, Miss Pryor, if I could only urge
my suit SO that you would place value
upon the affection | offer.
GLOW doyou know that it is so VAL
liable, she queried in laughing tone.
Then she said more seriously, 81 am
aware indeed, Mr.. Eldon, that the earn
est feeling you have expressed for me is
serious, and truthful. But hardly know
yet how to answer you
"Mlss Beatrice, you have had three
days, Think what trying days they have
been to me. Surely in that time you have
found some decision. Do not, implore
YOU again leave me in doubt. | had
hoped yom heart moved to my love.
when you placed the little knot of blue
flowers in my hand"
She was silent moment.
Then she said, II have trembled
little sometimes in thinking how solemn
the promise one makes in marriage. |
can always, | am sure, honor where I
love, but IN DrOniSino for oil AZ
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-05-19

SANITARY PRECAUrIoS.-Hende Is
somewhat for its healthfulneSs, and while
this is the case let us endeayor to keep it
So This is the season of the year when
general cleaning up is in order-when the
premises should be put in thorough sani-
tary condition. The Superintendent OF
Healt has issued an order to this effect.
but few remarks here may not be ont of
place. We do not desire tocause unneces-
sary alarm but it is important that prompt
action be taken i'm the matter, and the fol-
lowing from the Greensboro Nens is oppor-
tune. 1t says:
There are various diseases, such as dip
liberia. scarletania, &C., which may origi-
nate among us on account of the accumu-
lation of filth. We pass every day the
heaped-up scrapings of yard which
would fill six wagons. We suppose the
proprietor of the premises is of the opinion
that the health of his own family and that
of his next door neighhors is not at all en-
dangered thereby. But let him reflect n
moment. That heap will soon be heated
by an innate principle which Will separate
particles and set them efferveScing. and es-
Gaping into the air, whence they are con-
veyed to the residences near by, and, at
lacking the feeble and the robust, make
sod havoc of the lives of loved ones. Dis
ease caused by this process we call cpl
demic ffsmext form is epidemic or con-
tagiOus: that is disease communicable from
one to another, as Asiatsc choiera. aip'ne-
ria. some kinds of fevers, &cA Let an tle
alleys, the back yards. and tlIeA.4l&31l.5 49,
as we'll, be thoroughly Invested Of all un-
cleanliness, and let all little heaps of filth
be carted off and buried in the ground.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-05-19

How TO KEEP Down TowN.-noraee
Greeley. In the course Of his public and
journalistic career, said many wise things,
but there are none more wise than the fol-
lowing: IF you want to keep town from
thriving dOu't erect more buildings than
you can occupy yourselves; If you should ac-
cidentally have building vacant, and any
one should want tn rent it, ask three times
the value of it. Demand a Shylock price
for every foot Of ground God has given You
stewardship over Turn a cold shoulder
to every business man and merchant who
seeks q home with You. Go abroad for
wares. rather than to those who seek to do
business in your midst. Fail to advertise,
or in any way support your town newspa-
pers.'
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Sash, Blinds.
DOORS, SHINGLES AND EArHs,
b SOLD VERY CHEAP ny
~ JOHN B. WATKINS,
INCH. SO /. Henderson, N. G..

HERE is what advertising has done for
California: The immigration to Califor-
MIA during the past year Is reported to have
to about 100000 persons. South
ern California got most Of them, and 1t Is
estimated that the money spent In adver-
Using that section has returned multiplied
by loco. This Is what has made Florida
to great extent. while the West owes its
wonderful growth and development to
the virtue Of printers ink in the hands Of
shrewd, sensible and far-seeing men more
than to anything else. Why may mol
North Carolina, and the South with her
vast inexhaustible natural resources, prof
it by this lesson?
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-05-19

STEER CLEAR OF DEBT.-Under this
heading the Charlotte Chronicle INDUCES
in the following wise and wholesome re-
fections. 1t says, and most of US can bear
to the truthfnlness of its utter
ances:
Debt is something more CALLING than
the chains of slavery; indeed it Is the
worst kind of bondage. There are many
men in North Carolina to-day sorely or-
pressed by this blighting curse. Nothing
is more effectual in unnerving man, blunt
ing his best energies and disturbing his
peace of mind than debt. Douglas JerrOld
has said that debt will, in due season, carve
the open face into wrinkles; and like a
knife it will stab the honest heart. Con-
tracing debts has been compared to the
man who goes to sea without a compass
he may steer clear of rocks, sandbars, a
lee shore, and breakers, but the chances
are greatly against him, and il he should
run foul OF either, ten to one he is lest.
An iRdiscriminate credit system is an I'M
safe foundations sandy foundation. 1t Is
a very inviting avenue-easy to enter, but
how to get out is the question. The only
safe policy is to make push at the begin
ming instead of at the end of certain
length of time. Spend this month what
you earned last month or this year what
you earned last year. Keep ahead of your
expenses. 1t is true many are SO situated
that they cannot accomplish this. Then
come as near doing SO as possible. The
philosophy of the quaint Josh Billings
would be very applicable guide: PAY
as you 60, and if you can't pay don't 60"
Many friendships are broken over debts
and bitter feelings often engendered be-
tween the best of neighbOrs. Debt is q
source Of annoyance, and it makes a poor
man poorer The only remedy we can
think of just now is to live ecOnmically,
cut off all useless expenses, strive to pro-
duce something which will sell for profit
upon the cost of production. and keep as
near the cash system as it Is possible.
Make the effort to pay ir-the very start and
about you.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-05-19
Children's Day at Plank Chapel.
Communicated

The Third Sunday in May having been
set apart by the asst General Conference to
he observed as Childrers Day and to be
devoted especially to them ~ to their IN
terests, it was appropriately cefe10rated at
Plank Chapel by the Sunday-scho6fss>>0
that church and of the Kittrell church.
The exercises were exceedingly interest
ing; opened with prayer by Rev. J. NJ
Rhodes, and consisting of songs, responsive
readings, recitations, addresses and talks.
Much credit is due Miss Bette Wester for
the apt selections for the little ones and
the way in which they were delivered
showed clearly her ability as teacher.
by Addie Young, a little girl of five years,
elected much praise. The songs were very
appropriate and we'll sung. The people
have good SuIday-schoOl with Mr.. D. s.
Allen as their efficient Superintendent. We
had the extreme pleasure Of listening to the
worthy President of Henderson Female
College, Mr.. Rhodes, who made two very
effective addresses. In the morning he dis
cusSed the value of the Bible and the lit
erature based upon it. and the duty of pa
rents and teachers to teach it 20 the chill
dren. He showed the necessity of our read
ing good, pure books and of trying to de-
strOy the trashy literature Of the day. His
talk was short, forcible and to the point
and made impressions ON his hearers that
will be lasting. His remarks in the after
noon were made more particularly to the
children and were we'll received. Every
thing he said was good, and each one felt
the better for having heard him., A short
and very impressive talk was made by Rev.
L. l.. D. Smith also, which will never be
forgotten. He is a local divine, much re-
spected for his piety aud has been men,
Der of the Sunday-schOol sixty years. The
programme was we'll executed, with only
a week preparation, however, and the oc-
easion a most enjoyable one. Notwith-
standing the services lasted all day, no one
was at all tired, but all felt greatly bene-
fitted by attending the meeting. After the
regular exercises collection was taken
and very creditable sum was contributed.
Many thanks to the kind and hospitable
people of the church for the excellent and
bountiful dinner, which they spread under
the shade of the beautiful trees in the
grove, so inviting and free to all. 1t was
day long to be remembered by not few,
in whose lives, it will doubtless be an event
of great importance. May the good people
live long and have many happy returns of
the day; we all shall hail with pleasure
the coming of the next Children's Day at
Plank Chapel. j. 5. X.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-05-19

ANOTHER BIG TOBACCO FACTORY To BE
BCILT.-Messrs. Strause & Raab, of Rich
mond, have bought lot in Henderson and
will soon have erected thereon large to-
bacco factory. 1t will be of brick, 4Oxl25
feet, four stories high. We saw the draw
ing and plans of the new building yester-
day. 1t will be built with all eye to con-
venience in every particular and be thor
oughly suited to the purposes for which it
is designed. Work will be commenced as
soon as the material can be got in position.
The GOLD LEAF is pleased to note the fact
that these enterprising gentlemen are thus
to identify themselves with cur town and
market. They are extensive dealers in to-
bacco operating largely IN Richmond, Dan
willie, DurhI1n and Henderson. For sew
cral months they have been regular buyers
upon our market, the business here being
conducted by Messrs. N. L. and A. z.
Strause, two excellent young gentlemen
and competent tobacconists, but finding
their business rapidly outgrowing their
present facilities they have determined to
buy ground and build house of their own
as above stated
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-05-19

CoL BtRawYN AT FAYsrTEvrLLE.-The
Fayetteville Obserrer has the following
comments on the address of our townsman
Col. Vim. II. s. Burgwyn. delivered in that
city on Memorial Day. 1t says:
The address of Col. Burgwyn was some
thing out of the usual order, full Of histOr-
ical research and learning. His tribute
to North Carolina and North Caroliniaus
of the past generation, who shaped her
destiny, was noble one. He dweit espe-
cially upon those whom not only Cum
berland loved, but who were hon0red by
the State, of Judge Potter, Judge T0Omer,
Judge Strange. Warren Winslow and of E.
j. Hale, whose name, not only among the
people of Fayetteville, but in the State, is
a household word. In addition to these,
he paid noble and just tribute to Fayette
yille's honored and renowned son, j. e..
Dobbin.
Coming on down to the war, he spoke in
glowing terms of Col. Hector Mckethan, to
whose gallantry and unflinching bravery
he bore personal testimony. He alluded
to the part our State had acted. and gave
extracts of Gov. Vance's Boston speech,
showing the number of men sent to battle
by the State, the death rate, etc. cat the
same time not failing to pay glowing
tribute to him whom North Carolina is
justly proud to ell her brightest son.
lie told US also how her noble soldiers
were in every battle, from Bethel to Ben
louisville, and that the number of North
CarOliniars who surrendered at Appomat-
tox was larger than all the other States.
1t was indeed noble tribute to North
Carolina. 1t would be useless for us to
attempt to give even meagre synopsis of
this scholarly address, for it would be I'M
possible to convey to our readers even a
faint idea of its beauty or its historical
value
1t is an address that should form a part
of North Carolina's history and should not
be permitted to go unpublished, for every
child should read it that they might learn
how the men of the past generation shaped
might know how willingly they sacrificed
their lives to defend her honor. And we
hope that the ladies of the Memorial Asso-
citation will request copy for publication.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-05-19

STRAws SHOW WHICH WAY THE WIND
BLOws.-Customer ito drug clerk at Har-
ris & Co's) How do you sell e. e. pills?''
Drug Clerk -" Three for FIVE cents"
Customer" Phew, that's too high"
Drug Clerk" Can't sell them any
lower, SIR"
Well, I'll go up to J. E. Clarke & Co.'S
Racket Store and try there, as heard they
were selling them for thirteen cents a
quart"
What a reputation the Racket has for
cheapness
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RAISE FINE ToBACcoi
No Other Paysil

Every planter knows it does not pay to raise
common tobacco; the markets of the world
are overstocked and there is not demand
for it. 1t should be the aim of every one
then to raise fine tobacco and no efforts
should be spared to that end. The stock Of
bright and fine tobaccos, are not to be had
out of present crop to supply one-half Of the
demand; consequently many manufacturers
are using substitutes for our bright tobacco.
So this will be the year for our people TO
make an extra effort to raise fine crop.
and in order 10 do this successfully, they
must plant their finest lands, prepare and
manure it well. and use jndiciously the very
best Tobacco Fertilizers they can get.
For the past fifteen years no Fertilizer has
been sold upon this market that has given
such flattering results and made half as
much fine tobacco as Obers Special tobacco
Compound. Il has stood the test year in
and year out, wet or dry, and never disap-
points you. A large supply on hand.
ID. Y. COOPER,
apr. IA Henderson, \. C.
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2 Completes the twenty first volume of this
much esteemed family visitor. The num-
her is full of interesting contributions, and
is as usual. beautifully illustrated.
Among the important articles Is one esti-
tied: "A visit to the Acres" which il
accompanied by ten illustrations. st.
George Mivarts article, "a Visit to Some
Austrian Monasteries," is exceedingly in
teresting and profusely illustrated. DIR.
Talmage'S sermon Is au 1.-The Flying
Years" and i'm the editorial department
he discusses Nervous people" points out
some Cheering Signs. and puts in a good
word for "kissane." The Juvenile story,
Not Found Out" is concluded i'm this
number. His Banner Over Me-" reaches
an exciting point, and "In Exchange for
Soul, begins to indicate important
problems to be solved. There are several
very excellent poems, one of which: 1.-The
Vigil of Venus" is translation from u
Latin classic and ther,' is portrait and
sketch of the Rev. Dr.'lioratius Denar. the
we'll known Scotch poet and hymn writer !;
while at the other end of the magazine is
found a portrait and sketch of the Rev DIR
Ray Palmer equally celebrated as an
American sacred poet and hymnotlist.
Many short Wiscellane0ns articles at ysesih,
help to make up number which ought to
be welcomed heartily everywhere.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-05-19
Big Prices for You Tobacco.

All grades of bright tobacco are selling for
the highest prices Of the season. we have
a lively demand for all grades. Bringus a
load Of tobacco and We promise you top
notch prices for your tobacco, and rock
bottom on fertilizers. wagons and buggies.
Now is the time and Cooper's warehouse at
Henderson the place to save money II: SELL
ing or buying.
Special Tobacco Compound and Raleigh
Standard Fertilizer on hand again this sea-
son. and will be glad to furnish you. Low
est prices and reasonable terms. A large
lot on hand and will supply you on reasona-
bic terms. ID. Y. COOPER.
apr. IA. Henderson, N. C.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-05-19

Having returned to my old stand in the
Young building. Garnet street, with full
line Of the best makes of Watches and
Clocks, together with nice assortment Of
Jewelry, Silverware, Spectacles, &C., I
shall be glad TO see and serve my friends
and former patrons. 1 will sell first class
A. ticles as cheap as anybody, and will per-
sonally and promptly attend to any repair
ing infrusted to me. Shall be glad to have
my country friends call to see me when in
town, and be convinced cannot be UNDER
sold. Remember the man and the place.
Very Respectfully,
WILMOT WOOD;
MATCHMAKER AND JEwELER,
Henderson. n. e.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-05-19
SALE OF VALUABLE TOWN LOT

by deed of trust from Samuel J. Curtis
and wife. Lucy q. Curtis. on the 18th Of
May, 1895, and duly recorded In Rsgis-
ter's office OF Vance c.suuty, Book Is,
page 1s, I shall, on Monday, the 10th day
OF May, 1887, sell 1t tie Court House
door 10 Henderson. the lot Of land there.
in described, adjoining the lands OF K.
G. Brodie, Monroe Harris and others;
said lot fronting on Pearl street. In the
town OF Henderson. Time Of rsie, IL,
VI. Terms cash. A. j. HARRIS.
April 2s, 1887. Trustee.
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Have YOU seen Elkan's 8 cent Lawns.
Nothing Succeed, Like Success

There are many young men in Hender-
son to-day owning property and doing good
business, who started here few years ago
as canvassers for some of our warehouses.
Among the new drummerS is Mr.. J. ".
Hight, with Davis Bros, who travels con-
in the surrounding counties, bring
ing many loads of the weed to the Side
light, whose owners realize what he has
promised them and 20 home satisfied. May
he continue to grow in favor with his pat
rons, till like his predecessors, he can take
unto himself a partner and enter a perma-
nent business
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N Otice.

Under and by virtue OF q mortgage
from James b. white and Sarsh a.
White, his wife, To ms dated February .,
1877, and recorded Vance county. In
Book Is. page 500. I will sell for cash IN
the hIghsss bidder, ct public aucfion, e
The Court House door In Henderson. &C
II o'clock, noon, on Monday. June q,
isS7, this tract of land and I'm provements
thereon. conveyed and described I'm said
the town OF Henderson, n. a., adjoining
the land Of Mrs. Msria A. Parbsm and
others, 10 l,eing ths sams wbcreon aid
James B. White and wffs now reside,
references being hereby msds N said
mortgage Tor m sccurste description Of
the Same. This 5eh Nay. list.
HAMILTON STEWART.
M0rfgsxee.
By T. T. HICKS, Airy. may $40.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-05-19

brick warehouse, are selling large quanti-
ties of tobacco at satisfactory prices. With
one Of the best arranged houses In the State,
and fair and liberal dealing. their trade
continues to grow. They are also selling
two of the most popular high grade tobacco
fertilizers on the market, the Piedmont"
and Durham Bull" both brands that
have given general satisfaction, and both
of which they are selling cheap. Those In
want of a gnano they can rely on at the
cheapest possible rates viii do we'll to give
them call. They will sell your tobacco
hiqh and let you have guanO cheGp.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-05-19
DEATH OF Al Assp Asb EsrfMABLs

DEATH OF Al AsHD ASb EsTfMATLE
GENTLEMAN.-Mr. VIM. A. Buwell, father
of County Commissioner w. Ii. Burwell,
died at his home in this county last Sun
day, aged 80 years. No man was better
known or more highly esteemed i'm his sec
ton. Mr.. Burwen was representative
gentleman of the old school, kind, gentle
and hospitable. Ills bounty was large and
many are they who have partaken of his
hospitality. By his peculiar affection, he
being blind during the last years of his
life, Mr. Burwcll drew about him large
circle of sympathetic friends and admirers,
and many are the hearts that will be
panied to learn that the fine old man is
no more. The funeral took place from his
late residence Monday Rev. r. o. Burton
conducting the service.
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Harness, Saddles, &c.

At my store Gin the Alley Building) you
will find complete stock OF irst-class
HAND MADE Harness, Saddles. Brides,
Halters, &c Also large lot of collars.
The only house in town that makes a spe-
cialty of hand made work. Everything war
ranted as represented. REPaIRIxG done
promptly. LEE HOWARD, Mgr.
Nav ~ 81
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-05-19
The Strongest Nan i'm Ohio.

is said to he George q. Arnold of Cleve-
land, who less than one year ago, owing
to chronic liver trouble and Bright's dis
ease of the kidneys. weighed less than
ninety-five pounds, but by using DIR. IIar-
ter's Iron Tonic has gained in strength and
weight until now he is admitted to be the
giant of Ohio.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-05-19

The prettiest calicoes ever brought to
Henderson, at II. Th0masOn's. New and
original patterns-nOthing like them ever
seen here before. Equal i'm appearance to
10 cent lawns. The ladies are invited to
call and see them. may 12.
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Ladies' and childrens' fine shoes at prime
cost at ELKAN's


WITHOUT REGARD TO LAW OR LICENSE
For some time it has been suspected that
there was regular " underground liquor
business" being conducted in certain
quarter of the town, in which both white
and colored were operatives. and a few
weeks ago it will be remembered Lew
Hawkins negro was arrested for selling
liquor without license and sent on to the
Federal court for trial. And we have it
upon the authority of prominent and re-
spectacle citizen of the town that he knows
Of q regular bar-room in Henderson, where
whiskey is kept by the barrel and keg,
without the semblance of State or county
license, or the payment Of corporation priv
iiege tax whatever-and this in connection
with no other business of any kind. Here
10 matter for the attention of the town
authorities and the grand jury.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-05-19

For best and cheapest drugs always go to
4. NJ. JOsdan & Cos. Three packages SIM
mons LIVER Regulator for 10 cents. Best
medicine extant for use I'm spring. Green S
August Flower 10 cents bottle.
mch H.
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Notice.

Having moved my Office to H. A. Diapers
Cabinet Shop, parties wishing draying will
find me there when not at Depot
May, 10, l. +. w. HAkRIs.
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fertilizers. ID. Y. Cooper sells the best.
Ober's Special Compound and other cele-
brated goods that have stood the test for
years. Used by the most successful grow
ers of fine yellow tobacco.
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YES, WE NEED A FIRsT-CLAss HoTEL.-
The Louisburg Times says: THE GOLD
LEAF is advocating the erection of first
class hotel at Understandable in modern
style, equipped and kept on plan CON-
mensurate with its prctentions and appoint
ments. Henderson should have such a
hotel. Let place get up the reputation Of
having a frst-class hotel and let that repu-
tation be real, and you will always see Wis
itors in that town."
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-05-19

The hundred dollar Hackney Bros
buggy, the best in the South, reduced to
seventy-fyc dollars. Wagons and carts
reduced in price. Call early; they must &C.
may. 1910. II. ii. BURwELL.